Georgia’s own Sidney Lanier Bridge has earned a place among America’s most stunning bridge views, landing at No. 20 on a newly released national ranking.
The bridge is a key part of Georgia’s coastal region, connecting the mainland to the Port of Brunswick. It opened in 2003 and was named after Georgia p oet Sidney Lanier.
The bridge is a cable-stayed design, rising 492 feet over the Brunswick River. It has become a recognizable local landmark, known for its views of the Golden Isles and surrounding marshlands.
Sidney Lanier Bridge
Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick Georgia
Here are the numbers from the report released by SIXT:
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Instagram hashtags: 2,520
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Google search volume: 2,400 per month
Top bridges in the US
Here are the top 5, according to the report:
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
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Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
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New River Gorge Bridge, Victor, WV
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Virginia Beach, VA
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Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Boulder City, NV
Methodology
The rankings were developed by analyzing 200 bridges worldwide for their visual, cultural, and experiential appeal. Key criteria included:
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Height and length of the bridge
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Architectural significance
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Instagram hashtags and TikTok searches
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Traffic volume and accessibility
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Pedestrian access and parking availability
This combination ensured a well-rounded assessment of how iconic, accessible, and engaging each bridge is for travelers and locals.
For more, visit sixt.com/magazine/tips/a-view-from-a-bridge.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Coastal Georgia bridge named one of the most scenic in America
